"kono" meaning in English

See kono in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: kono [plural], konos [plural]
Etymology: From Māori kono. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|mi|kono}} Māori kono Head templates: {{en-noun|*|s}} kono (plural kono or konos)
  1. (New Zealand) A traditional Maori woven basket. Tags: New-Zealand
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